BEEF MODERNIZATION SUPERVISOR A SHIFT

Pilgrim; Cactus (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim in Cactus, Texas is seeking a Quality Assurance & Food Safety leader to support the Technical Services Superintendent by ensuring HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE and USDA standards are met on the harvest floor.

You will lead the Food Safety team, train Sorter personnel, review microbial data and prevent deviations through corrective actions and audits.

A Bachelor’s in Animal or Food Science and PAACO/HACCP credentials are preferred; 2+ years in packing/harvest settings are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in the packing industry or on the harvest floor.
• Experience in quality assurance or HACCP in a food processing plant.
• Knowledge of USDA online procedures and decision-making processes.
• PAACO and HACCP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive food safety initiatives across the harvest floor.
• Oversee Sorter training and performance.
• Lead, mentor and develop Food Safety team members.
• Support development and management of HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE, Animal Handling & Welfare programs.
• Review daily/weekly plant data including NRs, microbial data, and HACCP/SSOP trend indicators.
• Coordinate staffing to fill vacancies and conduct pre-operational inspections.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

GMP & SSOP

Animal Handling & Welfare

Microsoft Office

USDA procedures

Education

Bachelors in Animal Science or Food Science

PAACO certification

HACCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Assurance & Food SafetyCactus,Texas

Assist the Technical Services Superintendent in achieving Food Safety and Quality Assurance objectives. This role requires expertise in HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE, Animal Handling & Welfare programs, third-party audit standards, and USDA regulatory requirements. The position leads Food Safety team members, oversees Sorter training and performance, and drives continuous improvement in food safety systems.

Primary Duties

• Drive food safety initiatives across the harvest floor
• Ensure Beef Modernization functions operate efficiently while maintaining a safe workplace and meeting all food safety requirements
• Manage Beef Modernization personnel, ensuring ongoing professional development, training, and overall employee well-being
• Demonstrate understanding of basic bovine anatomy, physiology, and pathology
• Train Sorter personnel on bovine anatomy, physiology, pathology, and contamination
• Guide Sorter team in determining proper actions for removal and disposal of unwholesome or unfit carcasses, parts, or viscera
• Ensure Sorter team understands conditions/disease processes requiring USDA Public Health Veterinarian disposition
• Audit Sorter personnel regularly to ensure alignment with food safety goals; provide immediate corrective actions as needed
• Support development, implementation, and management of HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE, Animal Handling & Welfare programs
• Lead, mentor, and develop Food Safety team members
• Review daily and weekly plant information including NRs, microbial data, and HACCP/SSOP trend indicators
• Implement corrective actions, special projects, and microbial validation studies
• Conduct monthly Animal Handling, HACCP, and Food Safety meetings; participate in weekly USDA meetings
• Coordinate staffing to fill vacant or absent positions and help minimize turnover
• Conduct pre‑operational inspections, set up production equipment, and submit maintenance work orders
• Maintain food and work safety regulations
• Audit product and employee safety throughout the shift
• Conduct line meetings weekly or as needed to address department issues or concerns
• Perform all other duties as needed

Experience Required

• Thorough knowledge of SSOP, GMP, SAFE, Animal Handling, and HACCP programs
• Basic understanding of Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Plant Sanitation, Process Control, and Quality Assurance
• Strong understanding of bovine anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or related field preferred
• Previous Quality Assurance or HACCP experience in a food processing plant preferred
• PAACO and HACCP certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the packing industry or on the harvest floor
• Knowledge of USDA online procedures and decision‑making processes
• Prior USDA online inspection experience preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong understanding of harvest operations
• Effective communication with Supervisors across Q/A, Production, Safety, and USDA personnel
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships
• Ability to work in hot temperatures and extended hours, including some weekends
• Physically able to move around the harvest floor, including uneven, slippery surfaces and tight spaces